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VIDEO: Bedford wins Portas Pilot bid video

Bedford has been celebrating after being named as one of the 12 Portas Pilot towns in the UK.

MBTC-28-05-12- Bedford Portas Pilot Celebrations.

Members of Bedford BID celebrate a cash award from The Portas Pilot Scheme.

Seaside treat for deserving youngsters

THIS group of youngsters spent a day at the seaside this month with their families, when they were treated to a day out by rail bosses from First Capital Connect.

Bedford wins Mary Portas cash injection

BEDFORD town centre is set for a cash bonus, after winning funding for a new High Street project.

Tesco extension is set to be refused

SUPERMARKET bosses are likely to be refused planning permission at their proposed new store opposite Bedford Hospital.

How can we revitalise the heart of Bedford?

We spoke to four local people for their ideas to revitalise Bedford. What do you think of their suggestions - and what would you suggest? Email us on editorial@timesandcitizen.co.uk

Jobs

Work-life balance in Herts and Bucks is better than the UK average, but employers must still promote wellbeing, says new report from Regus

Jobs: Workers happier in Herts than in Beds and Bucks

Work-life balance in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire is better than Beds and the UK average, says a new report from flexible workplaces provider Regus.

Andrew at helm of commercial property agency

COMMERCIAL property agent Kirkby and Diamond have appointed a new head.

New ‘jobs hub’ to open in summer

WORK is now underway on a new Jobs Hub – a unique and new approach to helping people find work and training opportunities in Bedford.

Jobs: Employers bid for cash to design their own training programmes

PUBLIC money is to be given directly to employers so they can develop their own vocational training programmes.

Rail bosses and unions dispute pension row details

TRADE unions have been accused of “keeping their members in the dark” over an ongoing railway strike - but unions describe the claim as “disingenuous”.

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